Worship
Study Days 2023 – The Art(s) of Prayer
Sheptytsky InstituteStudy Days 2023 June 23-25, 2023 The Art(s) of Prayer This summer’s study days brings together how Eastern Christians hold that saving beauty of the Word made Flesh before their eyes, hearts, ears, and minds through prayer. Come hear the best speakers—both experts and experienced practitioners on the subject—to lead you through all the ways […]
The Art of Martyrdom
Charbonnel Lounge 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ONThe Art of Martyrdom An exhibition of Ukrainian icons painted on ammo boxes from the Ukrainian war front. The world debut of a choral work by Frank La Rocca with lyrics by James Matthew Wilson, invoking the intercession of the Ukrainian Martyrs to intercede on behalf of the nation’s current plight. A reading by poet James […]
Divine Liturgy: Protection of the Most Holy Theotokos
Elmsley Hall Chapel 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaFrom time immemorial, the Church has celebrated the Most-holy Theotokos as the patroness and protectress of the Christian people, who, by her intercessory prayers, implores God's mercy for us sinners. The help of the Most-holy Mother of God has been clearly shown numerous times, to individuals and to nations, in peace and in war, in […]
Daily Vespers and Veggie Supper
Elmsley Hall Chapel 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoin us for daily vespers and a veggie supper and spiritual conversation. VESPERS- AN EXPLANATION Vespers is served on weekdays and on the eve of major Feast Days and Sundays, Great Vespers (or Vigil) is also served. Sunset marks the beginning of the next day in the Church calendar (following Jewish Tradition). Hence Saturday evening is […]
Divine Liturgy
Elmsley Hall Chapel 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaFaculty Liturgy
Regis College 100 Wellesley St W, Toronto, ON, CanadaJoin us for Faculty Liturgy at the Regis College chapel.
Divine Liturgy: St. Michael and the Synaxis of the Bodiless Powers of Heaven
Elmsley Hall Chapel 81 St Mary Street, Toronto, ON, CanadaThe angels of God were celebrated by men from earliest times but this celebration was often turned into the divinization of angels (II Kings 23:5). The heretics wove all sorts of fables concerning the angels. Some of them looked upon angels as gods; others, although they did not consider them gods, called them the creators […]